Eric Lear: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy didn’t break any bone after taking an elbow to the face against the Stars: “(I just) look ugly.”
Hanzal returns
Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars forward Martin Hanzal returned to the lineup yesterday.
Subban and Arvidsson could return this week
NHL.com: Nashville Predators P.K. Subban (upper-body) and Viktor Arvidsson (thumb) could return on Thursday.
Pacioretty activated, Pirri re-assigned
David Schoen: Vegas Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty has been activated from the IR and they have re-assigned Brandon Pirri to the AHL.